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Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Deerbolt

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

09 Oct 2025 at 19:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System to deliver a CSCS course to prisoners at HMP Deerbolt, located in the North East of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £10,400, falls within the "Education and training services" industry category. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender was in the award stage, having closed on 18th July 2025, with the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 28th February 2026. The award notice was published on 9th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in public sector education services. The nature of the contract is suited to organisations specialising in training and skills development, particularly those with experience in educational programmes within correctional facilities. Participating in such tenders can enhance a company's portfolio, provide stable revenue streams, and promote partnerships with governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Justice.

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Notice Title

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a CSCS course for Prisoners at HMP Deerbolt

Notice Description

Award of a call off contract under the Prison Education Dynamic Purchasing System for a CSCS course for Residents of HMP Deerbolt

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4a5a9c9-8807-493a-89fd-7e32ce96c330
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c11fbadd-533a-4eb9-9005-60b72282f5cb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.prisoneducation@justice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREEN SKILLS PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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